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In the wake of her mother's death, Cheryl Strayed's family scattered and her marriage was destroyed. Four years later, twenty-six years old with nothing to lose, Cheryl made the decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker and the trail was little more than an idea. But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone.
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From the distinguished neurologist who is also one of the most remarkable storytellers of our time—a riveting memoir of his youth and his love affair with science, as unexpected and fascinating as his celebrated case histories.
“A rare gem…. Fresh, joyous, wistful, generous, and tough-minded.” —The New York Times Book Review
Long before Oliver Sacks became the bestselling author of The Man...
“A rare gem…. Fresh, joyous, wistful, generous, and tough-minded.” —The New York Times Book Review
Long before Oliver Sacks became the bestselling author of The Man...
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[2008]
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When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House, she made history. She gavelled the House to order that day on behalf of all of America's children and said, "We have made history, now let us make progress." Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words--her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey.--From publisher description.
5) Lab girl
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2016.
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"An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime friendship; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see the natural world"--Amazon.com.
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Traces the historic quest to rekindle the human exploration of space as navigated by billionaire entrepreneurs, sharing insights into how professional rivalry and Silicon Valley innovations are lowering the cost of space travel and exceeding the achievements of NASA.
"The Space Barons is the story of a group of billionaire entrepreneurs who are pouring their fortunes into the epic resurrection of the American space program. Nearly a half-century...
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2016.
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"This insightful biography finally gives Louisa Catherine Adams' full extraordinary life its due. Louisa Thomas's intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, a complicated marriage, and a pivotal historical moment is a masterful work from an elegant storyteller." --
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